"The UP Roadmap to Recovery Program raised awareness and educated Sandy-affected families on the importance of properly documenting losses and negotiating home and flood insurance settlements."
New Jersey Relief Fund
"This group provided valuable information and support for those who lost their homes in the Fourmile Fire two years ago and they have worked in many other communities that have suffered propertydamaging disasters. I recommend them without reservation."
United Way
“The information you gave to the communities and fire victims was extremely useful and I am sure appreciated by everyone.”
John Garamendi, CA Insurance Commissioner
"Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and priorities in the Insurance Lobbyist and Communications Group."
Insurance Information Network of California
"On behalf of all the residents affected by the San Bruno/Glenview fire and the Department of Insurance staff, I would like to personally thank you for your participation in the San Bruno Insurance Recovery Forum...the forum provided fire survivors in the community the opportunity to ask questions, receive information, and express their concerns..."
Steve Poizner, CA Insurance Commissioner
"Their Roadmap to Recovery program offers a range of support serices that have helped our residents move from tragedy to recovery."
City of San Diego
“Your involvement helped us achieve our goal of bringing together three major stakeholders for fire prevention; Fire officials, Consumer groups and the Insurance Industry to discuss mitigation and preparation for future potential fire disasters.”
Steve Poizner, CA Insurance Commissioner
"We support UP’s pro-active program to raise public awareness of the increased risk of flooding that residents now face in and near wildfire burn areas."
El Paso County, CO
"Thank you for your presentation and important information to our community on insurance policies and various coverages."
Rancho Bernardo Community Council
"US Small Buiness Administration Office of Disaster Assistance is pleased to honor Karen Reimus in recognition of her perseverance, dedication and optimism in assisting California Communities rise above the impact of the Southern California Wildfires."
U.S. Small Business Administration
“I want to thank the team at United Policyholders for their outstanding work on behalf of California consumers over the past two decades.”
Dave Jones, CA Insurance Commissioner
“(United Policyholders) provided helpful insights into the state of the current insurance market for earthquake, fire and flood coverage, and the critical rile insurance plays in the ability of our communities recover from such catastrophic events. You brought an important and unique perspective to the hearing, that of homeowners themselves.”
California State Senate
“We recommend (UP) to any other city or county whose residents have suffered catastrophic property losses. United Policyholders is a 501(c)(3) with subject matter expertise in insurance recovery and has been a valuable resource to our community.”
Larimer County Commissioners Office
“UP has the ability to explain complex processes in a simple manner, which is key when dealing with an overwhelming situation. Many residents have voiced their gratitude for UP’s help and have called upon their assistance multiple times.”
City of San Bruno, CA
“The claims assistance workshops, referrals and many resources (United Policyholders) provided were extremely helpful and a tremendous benefit to the residents affected by the disaster.” “Together, we are all working towards a shared goal of a more resilient Bay Area.”
American Red Cross
“United Policyholders is a 501(c)(3) with unique expertise in insurance recovery and financial preparedness and a teaching team that has proven valuable to our citizens.”
El Paso County, CO
“Our collaboration is a good example of a small but effective non-profit organization delivering valuable services and support to a large entity.”
Chevron
"The disaster recovery resources you provided helped many individuals and families."
County of Lake, CA
“UP played a leadership role in ensuring that future wildfire victims are treated more fairly by their insurance providers as part of a collaborative and successful effort to change some of Colorado’s insurance-related legislation and regulations.”
High Park and Waldo Canyon fires
“I recommend United Policyholders to any community that has suffered a major disaster.” “United Policyholders has worked tirelessly to serve our community and provide residents with necessary support and tools.”
El Paso County, CO
“Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the Third Supervisorial District and the County of San Diego.”
County of San Diego
"We are so grateful that a consumer-focused organization like UP – completely independent of the insurance industry – is there to help families and individuals, homeowners and renters alike, navigate the confusing claims process after a disaster, and to help them before a crisis as well."
Berkeley DIsaster Prep Neighborhood Network
“I highly recommend bringing United Policyholders into your community. My only regret is that we didn’t bring them in sooner.”
Boulder County, CO
"United Policyholder's contribution to the event helped hundreds of families, children, parents, pet owners, and individual community members take action to make themselves and their families more ready for emergencies."
City of Berkeley
"On behalf of the American Red Cross Fired UP! Gold Country Institute 2016, we express special thanks to Emily Rogan (United Policyholders) for dedication of your time, your passion and your expertise."
American Red Cross
“They have been instrumental in working to improve laws related to fail claims handling practices.”
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church
“UP has been a shining light for the past twenty years after virtually every major disaster in California.” “UP is one of the only consumer advocacy groups that we have worked with that is solely committed to the consumer and has no other motives or desires that may conflict with that commitment.”
California Department of Insurance
Recognition
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